This weekend at The Bell House and Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival was held for it’s 5th go around. We were lucky enough to sit down with the man himself as he gave us some insight on the festival’s origin as well as some of the more bizarre attractions to festival goers including a VIP Herring room and the opportunity to meet people who’ve starred in minor roles in Law & Order.

Mirman also disclosed that his new stand-up special will be released later this fall on Comedy Central, effectively starting the excitement clock!